Mac Pro - USB Monitor problem

Shanez · Shanez #1 (**permalink**)

09-30-2009, 07:24 AM

Hey folks,

My usb connections on my monitor wont work, and ever since i connected a printer to my mac via the tower, how do i fix the usb connections on my monitor so they will work again, i want to be able to connect my mouse and keyboard to my monitor. And ive no idea what to do?

D3v1L80Y · D3v1L80Y #2 (**permalink**)

09-30-2009, 09:22 AM

What monitor are you using?
Are the ports USB 1.1 or 2.0?
It's possible that the printer is drawing too much power from the computer and overloading it to the point where the monitor's ports won't get enough 'juice' to work.
You would have to get a powered USB hub to compensate for this, if that is the case.

Shanez · Shanez #3 (**permalink**)

09-30-2009, 06:09 PM

im not too sure m8, but if the usb stops working on the monitor how do i fix it?

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #4 (**permalink**)

09-30-2009, 09:14 PM

Always best to connect to either the computer or second best a mains powered USB hub. Using the monitor USB ports can be very much hit and miss.

Shanez · Shanez #5 (**permalink**)

10-01-2009, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by harryb2448

Always best to connect to either the computer or second best a mains powered USB hub. Using the monitor USB ports can be very much hit and miss.

Will i be able to fix it?

Shanez · Shanez #6 (**permalink**)

10-01-2009, 07:54 AM

hmm its working again, just swapped around connections back and forth and now its working..

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Member Since: Feb 02, 2004 Location: PA Posts: 12,455 Mac Specs: MacBook	09-30-2009, 09:22 AM What monitor are you using? Are the ports USB 1.1 or 2.0? It's possible that the printer is drawing too much power from the computer and overloading it to the point where the monitor's ports won't get enough 'juice' to work. You would have to get a powered USB hub to compensate for this, if that is the case. __________________________________________________ Posting and YOU\|Forum Community Guidelines\|The Apple Product Cycle\|Forum Courtesy mac: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric MAC: a data communication protocol sub-layer, also known as the Media Access Control Mac: a brand name which covers several lines of personal computers designed, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc.
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Shanez #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2008 Posts: 117	09-30-2009, 07:24 AM Hey folks, My usb connections on my monitor wont work, and ever since i connected a printer to my mac via the tower, how do i fix the usb connections on my monitor so they will work again, i want to be able to connect my mouse and keyboard to my monitor. And ive no idea what to do?
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harryb2448 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,079 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	09-30-2009, 09:14 PM Always best to connect to either the computer or second best a mains powered USB hub. Using the monitor USB ports can be very much hit and miss.
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Shanez #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 20, 2008 Posts: 117	10-01-2009, 07:54 AM hmm its working again, just swapped around connections back and forth and now its working..
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